Late-night host Jimmy Kimmel has fired back at New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers following Rodgers' recent comments on the "Pat McAfee Show" suggesting Kimmel's potential connection to Jeffrey Epstein's associates, according to Variety.

During the show, Rodgers hinted at Kimmel's name being on the list of over 150 associates of the late sex offender Epstein, scheduled to be revealed following a court order from a federal judge in December.

The quarterback mentioned, "There's a lot of people, including Jimmy Kimmel, really hoping that doesn't come out."

In response, Kimmel took to Twitter to dismiss the claim, stating he has had no contact with Epstein and labeling Rodgers' words as reckless, emphasizing the potential danger to his family.

"Dear Aa*****e: for the record, I've not met, flown with, visited, or had any contact whatsoever with Epstein, nor will you find my name on any 'list' other than the clearly-phony nonsense that soft-brained wackos like yourself can't seem to distinguish from reality. Your reckless words put my family in danger. Keep it up, and we will debate the facts further in court."

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Jimmy Kimmel Takes First Shot

Aaron Rodgers' comments on the "Pat McAfee Show" were a direct jab at Jimmy Kimmel, who had previously mocked the quarterback for discussing the Epstein list and UFOs on the same show in February, MARCA noted.

The quarterback's views on these topics prompted Kimmel to humorously suggest a "revisit to the concussion protocol" and call Rodgers a "tin-foil hatter."

The ongoing feud between Rodgers and Kimmel intensified with the impending release of the Epstein associates' list.

Jimmy Kimmel had previously labeled Rodgers with a tongue-in-cheek tweet, leading to a retort from Rodgers' former teammate, David Bakhtiari, adding further complexity to the simmering tensions.

The Jeffrey Epstein List

Nearly 200 names redacted from court documents in a lawsuit against Ghislaine Maxwell, a former associate of Jeffrey Epstein, are set to be revealed, per FOX News.

US District Judge Loretta Preska in New York ordered the unsealing of these names last month.

The 51-page order outlines the rationale behind disclosing the identities of about 180 John and Jane Does, offering insights into potential connections.

Some names were previously known through other sources despite being withheld in the lawsuit.

Notably, many individuals on the list have established ties to Epstein, and it includes alleged victims who were associated with his private island or mansions.

The lawsuit was initiated by Virginia Giuffre, an accuser of Epstein, against Maxwell in 2015, resulting in an out-of-court settlement in 2017.

Epstein's wide-ranging connections with influential figures across politics, Hollywood, and academia are highlighted.

The unsealing of these documents is eagerly awaited, as it may provide more information about Epstein's network and sex trafficking operation.

This development takes an intriguing turn as it is referenced in Aaron Rodgers' recent jab at Jimmy Kimmel, adding a layer of curiosity to the ongoing feud.

Fans are eager for potential revelations in the forthcoming list as the countdown begins for the exposure of 177 names, including Epstein's associates, recruiters, and victims.

This disclosure will unravel the intricate web surrounding the late financier's activities.

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Written by: Bert Hoover

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